It is a cycle route built in 2014 that crosses the municipality of Brentino, and from the border with the province of Trento descends to Verona, along the banks of the Biffis Canal and the Adige River. For anyone wishing to enjoy the experience, there is a bicycle hire point in the village of Brentino.
Brentino Belluno, VR, Italia
Borghetto sul Mincio is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
This small village, born in symbiosis with the river Mincio, owes its charm to the harmonious relationship that history and nature have preserved over the centuries, and today it represents an urban “unicum” of great charm.
The oldest part of the town still maintains the appearance of a ‘medieval village’, underlined by the presence of the bell tower, the watermill wheels and the fortresses of the Visconti Bridge, the extraordinary fortified dam built at the behest of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan in 1393. Along the banks of the river Mincio, which flows through the centre of the village, you can spend pleasant days immersed in the peace and quiet of its little streets. Would you like a proof? Visit the small Church of St. Mark the Evangelist (18th century), built on the remains of an earlier Romanesque parish church from the 11th century, and admire the mysterious statue of St. John of Nepomuk, who protects those who fall into the waters of the river from drowning.
Borghetto, Valeggio sul Mincio, VR, Italia
The Tibetan bridge is located on the Veneto side of the lake, near Torri del Benaco, and is an ideal destination for a fun outing with children.
Inaugurated in 2019, it joins the village of Pai di Sopra with Crero, in the middle of the Vanzana Valley. Thirty-four metre long and just over a metre wide, the Tibetan bridge reaches a maximum height of about 45 metres and is made entirely of steel with anti-slip gratings.
It is possible to cross the Tibetan bridge 15 people at a time, while those arriving by bike can cross the bridge carrying their bikes.
In addition to the beautiful views that this route offers, the bridge connects two important hiking trails, Cai trail no. 38 and no. 39.
Parking Ponte Tibetano, Via Alessandro Manzoni, Pai, VR, Italia
The Tunnel of Love runs between two branches of the River Tione and is characterised by slopes covered with woods on either side and a pleasant microclimate.
Among the plant and animal species that distinguish this habitat are the hazelnut, the elder, the Christian thorn, the oak, the willow, the hedgehog, the marten, the mole, the badger, the fox and a myriad of bird species.
Sentiero dell'amore, Sona, VR, Italia
The Monte Mesa wind farm is a wind energy production plant, managed by AGSM, which has four wind turbines of 2 MW each, for a total installed capacity of 8 MW when fully operational. Mount Mesa is a SIC (Site of Community Interest) area that is home to arid meadows rich in wild orchids, and is crossed by the cycle-pedestrian path connected to the ‘Sunshine Cycleway’, in a suggestive natural and landscape context, with spectacular views of the Terra dei Forti and Valdadige, to the north, and towards Lake Garda, to the south-west.
Monte Mesa -Parco Eolico, Rivoli Veronese, VR, Italia
Peschiera del Garda is an important example of a fortified town completely surrounded by water which, thanks to the numerous examples of military structures belonging to different periods, can be defined as a real “open-air museum”. In order to discover its rich and unprecedented history, “museum audio guides” have been created in four languages and can be rented at the “Tourism Peschiera Infopoint”, with all the content necessary to enjoy the route on foot, by boat, or a visit in the fishing museum.
In addition, an innovative APP with over 80,000 downloads, which can be downloaded free of charge onto smartphones, will allow the exploration of the city’s 16 main attractions quickly and easily thanks to the integrated map system. A voice, available in no less than nine languages, will accompany the entire visit and thanks to Bluetooth, the system will alert the listener when approaching a point of interest.
Piazzale Cesare Betteloni, 15, 37019 Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italia
Reaching the top of Monte Baldo in twenty minutes with the Malcesine cable car is an experience that cannot be missed. Considered to be one of the most spectacular in the world, this installation has a system of fully rotating cabins in the second section, introduced during renovation in 2002.
The starting station is in Malcesine, at an altitude of 99 metres, the intermediate station is in San Michele at 580 metres and the finishing point is in Tratto Spino on Monte Baldo, at 1780 metres. In the second section of the cable car, the cabins rotate 360 degrees, offering a view of the blue lake, the Scaligero Castle in Malcesine and the flora of Mount Baldo. If the sky is completely clear, it is possible to see the Brenta Dolomites, the Apennines and the Venice Lagoon. Reaching the top, you can try one of many trails, fly with a paraglider with a qualified instructor, or go downhill on a mountain bike and experience the thrill of a cross countryride.
The picturesque Porto Vecchio of Lazise, located at the foot of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, is an essential tour stop.
Some documents confirm that this port already existed in the 10th century, but it only acquired its central role during the Venetian domination. During this period, in fact, it not only housed the fishermen’s boats but also served as a port of call for goods passing between Venice, Trentino and Lombardy.
At the ends of Porto Vecchio, which was initially smaller than it is today, there were two towers with an entrance to a small harbour near the larger tower. This was the starting point of the city walls that were connected with the rest of the medieval fortifications.
For those who arrive in Lazise by boat, there is a possibility to moor it temporarily and then take part in numerous excursions or use the Lake Garda ferries.
Porto, Lazise, VR, Italia
The Marconi Lakeside promenade is a point of interest not to be missed during a stay in Lazise. This picturesque promenade connects with the municipalities of Cisano, Bardolino and Garda in the north and in the south, with the beaches first and then with Peschiera del Garda.
To reach the lakefront, you can pass through one of the three old gates, Porta San Zeno, Porta Cansignorio and Porta del Lion.
The lakeside promenade has paving that recalls the waves, as the water once poured over the current promenade, reaching as far as the arcades of the restaurants. This is why Lazise was called a little Venice, built entirely on the water, where the streets were passable only by boat. These streets were also designed with a defence system consisting of palisades that prevented enemies from entering the town. Near the New Port, there is a bronze statue representing the Little Mermaid of the lake, a figure of a female leaping out of the water onto a rock who is looking at her reflection in the lake giving off an illusion of brightness.
At the beginning of the Marconi lakefront, there is a marble epigraph reminding us that Lazise is the oldest municipality in Italy. In fact, on 7 May 983, Emperor Otto II granted the inhabitants of Lazise the privilege to fortify the village with turreted walls and to enjoy extensive administrative autonomy, particularly in trade and fishing.
Lungolago Marconi, Lazise, VR, Italia
Val dei Molini, one of the most evocative and interesting natural oases in the entire moraine area of Benaco, runs along the course of the Tesina stream.
The valley, whose name carries the memory of many mills that have stood here since medieval times, is ideal for a nice family walk.
It is a protected area because of some rare animal and plant species living here in their preserved natural habitat. It also offers interesting evidence of the effects of the Quaternary glaciations.
Località Valle dei Mulini, Garda, VR, Italia
